Archive
Message from the Principal and St Andrews Students' Association
In a joint email to all staff and students this week (Friday 8 December), the Principal and Students' Association reaffirmed that St Andrews has zero tolerance for racism or hate.
Coastal restoration project awarded over £200,000 to help wildlife habitats
Local wildlife is set to get a boost over the next 18 months as the University of St Andrews teams up with local landowners on an ambitious programme to restore a network of wildlife habitats along the Fife coast.
St Andrews ranked top 100 in QS Global Sustainability Report
The University of St Andrews has been recognised for its sustainability work in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability report, leaping an impressive 57 places to rank joint 86th in the world.
Background no barrier to St Andrews success for Rebecca
A Dundee woman has proven that, with the right support, care-experienced young people can achieve their academic dreams.
Graduations celebrations
More than 1000 students from 68 different countries walked across the stage in Younger Hall this winter graduation ceremonies.
Message from the Principal and the Rector
University of St Andrews Principal, Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE, and Rector of the University, Stella Maris, issued an update to all staff and students today (Monday 27 November).
Statement from the senior leadership team of the University of St Andrews
The University of St Andrews has issued the following response to an open letter signed by students, alumni and others, who have expressed concern about a recent message issued by the University Rector.
Alizanza Ceibo take Prize
A non-profit alliance of Indigenous nationalities has won the $100,000 St Andrews Prize for the Environment.
Rapid Prototyping Centre opening
University of St Andrews Quaestor and Factor (COO) Derek Watson MBE today officially opened the Rapid Prototyping Centre (RPC) at Eden Campus (Wednesday 22 November 2023).
Winter graduation celebrations in St Andrews
The scene is set for celebrations in St Andrews next week as students and honorary graduates gather for winter graduation ceremonies.
Travel scheme saves £700,000
A pioneering project between St Andrews and bus giant Stagecoach offering 75% off bus travel has cut costs and cut carbon.
First St Andrews-Bonn partnership appointments begin
The partnership between the Universities of St Andrews and Bonn has reached a new level of cooperation through a new joint appointment scheme.
Professor John Burnside wins David Cohen Prize for Literature
Poet, memoirist and novelist John Burnside, Professor of Creative Writing at the University of St Andrews, has been named the winner of the 2023 David Cohen prize for literature.
School of Medicine duo honoured at Scottish Health Awards
Two members of staff from the School of Medicine at the University of St Andrews have been honoured at the 2023 Scottish Health Awards.
All set for winter graduation
A famous author, a Scots percussionist, a theatre director, and a highly regarded greenkeeper will be honoured at winter graduation.
Volcanic eruptions triggered historical global cooling
New international research led by the University of St Andrews reveals historical high latitude volcanic eruptions caused dramatic, but short-lived climate cooling.
Are we alone in the Universe?
Researchers from St Andrews, Germany and the USA join forces in a European Research Council funded project searching for life-friendly exoplanets..
Julie Ellen appointed as Byre Theatre director
The University of St Andrews has appointed Julie Ellen as the new director of the Byre Theatre.
The eyes have it
"You are what you wear" is actually true, according to new research led by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience.
Update on conflict in Gaza and Israel
University of St Andrews Principal, Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE, and President of the Students' Association Barry Will, issued a joint message on the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
New molecule detects viruses
A PhD researcher studying microbes in the human gut has discovered a new molecule that acts as a 'distress signal' when viruses are detected.
No place like foam
Students gather to take part in the traditional Raisin Monday foam fight.
St Andrews to lead £1.2 million international research project on the future of heatwaves
The University has been awarded a £1.2 million grant to lead a new international climate change research project known as GLOBAL-EX.
A pilot scheme giving staff and students 75% off bus travel has reached a major milestone
In the last nine months staff and students have saved over £500,000 in travel costs thanks to a University discount operated in partnership with Stagecoach
Finding a balance in antibiotic medicine
A study led by scientists at University of St Andrews finds that antibiotics used to treat tuberculosis kill other potentially useful bacteria.
New photos of abandoned island on display
A new series of images by 2021's World Photographer of the Year will allow visitors to the University's Wardlaw Museum to explore a long-abandoned Scottish wilderness.
Dyslexia linked to mixed-handedness
Researchers from the University of St Andrews have collaborated with a multinational team of researchers from Greece, the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK to explore the intriguing connection between hand preference and
Top spot again for St Andrews
The University of St Andrews is again the leading university in the UK, according to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
Have you had jamais vu?
A study into the phenomenon of looking at a familiar word until it seems strange has won a scientific research award.
World-leading research boost
Two new global research centres (GRCs) at St Andrews will harness the power of interdisciplinary research excellence.
St Andrews keeps top spot
St Andrews is the top university in the UK, according to The Guardian University Guide 2024 published today (Saturday 9 September).
Big fish are getting smaller, and little fish are replacing them
Organisms are becoming smaller through a combination of species replacement, and changes within species, according to new research.
Housing milestone marked
The University and Kingdom Initiatives have marked the handover of 22 new affordable homes in the town as part of 'university village'.
Walking on sunshine
Hundreds of students at the University of St Andrews took part in the traditional Pier Walk along the harbour walls of St Andrews before the start of the new academic year.
St Andrews fund providing support to communities across Fife
A Fife-wide fund which aims to support local community groups and charities, opened for applications this week (Thursday 31 August).
University hosts major scientific expedition
A major scientific expedition to understand biodiversity and ecosystems along Europe's coastlines comes to the University of St Andrews this week.
University project takes centre stage at Edinburgh International Book Festival
A University of St Andrews project which explores the importance of 'a sense of place' and the impact it has on our thinking, creativity, and human relationships, took centre stage at a sell-out event at the Edinburgh In
St Andrews students most positive in UK
Students at the University of St Andrews are more positive about their education than students at any other mainstream university in the UK, according to the results of the National Student Survey 2023.
Bach to Bach for St Andrews Organ Week
St Andrews Organ Week returns to the award-winning University of St Andrews Laidlaw Music Centre this week.
Grant for imaging project
A new project at the University of St Andrews has been selected for a prestigious European Research Council Proof of Concept grant.
Rare manuscript unveiled
A never-before seen 17th century manuscript by Scottish-based artisan Esther Inglis was unveiled at the University.
The code breakers
Cutting-edge machine-learning tools could provide transformative insights into the hidden lives of animals.
Art showcases Ukrainian unity
A St Andrews student is staging a series of fundraising art exhibitions showcasing the resilience and determination of the Ukrainian people and their culture since Russia's full-scale invasion last year.
New deep light imaging could improve disease diagnosis
An international team of researchers have made a technology breakthrough for one of the most important forms of light imaging, which could improve the early diagnosis of diseases.